NBA’s Ellington, Connor Sports Showcases The Power of W.E., Philly Peace Games

Posted Aug 15, 2016
The inaugural Philadelphia Peace Games is set to take place this coming Saturday in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Hosted by Connor Sports and Philadelphia native Wayne Ellington, a new member of the Miami Heat, the gun violence prevention initiative is an example of using sports for education, empowerment, development and peace. (Huffington Post)

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